Retched: meaning, definitions and examples

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retched

 

[ หˆrษ›tสƒษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

disgusting behavior

The term 'retched' is often used to describe something that is extremely miserable or wretched. It conveys a strong sense of despair or hopelessness in the situation being described. This word can also be used to evoke feelings of pity for someone who is in a bad state.

Synonyms

abject, deplorable, miserable, wretched.

Examples of usage

  • He lived in a retched environment, filled with despair.
  • Her retched cries filled the dark alley.
  • They experienced a retched fate that left them homeless.

Translations

Translations of the word "retched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น miserรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเค–เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช elend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyedihkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตั‰ะฐัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nฤ™dzny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ฒๆƒจใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท misรฉrable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ miserable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sefil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์ฐธํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรญdnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ biedny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฒๆƒจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ beden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรฆรฐilegt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะดะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒฃแƒฎแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™dbaxt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ miserable

Etymology

The word 'retched' has its roots in the Old English 'wreฤ‹ฤ‹ed', which means 'driven away' or 'exiled'. Over time, it evolved into its modern form, where its usage has remained consistent in describing something that is unfortunate or in a state of misery. The use of 'retched' is often tied to discussions of poverty, suffering, or extreme discomfort, often evoking a strong emotional response from the reader or listener. Its etymology is related to the Old Norse word 'rets' meaning 'to drive out'. The severe connotation attached to 'retched' has allowed it to maintain a powerful presence in English literature and conversation, often used to highlight the plight of individuals facing severe hardships.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,398, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.